Learning Support Assistant SEN

Learning Support Assistant - Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Location: Southampton
Hourly Rate: £13.75
Working Hours: Term time only, flexible to suit your lifestyle
Contract Type: Temporary, with excellent potential for long-term or permanent opportunities
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? A warm, inclusive, and highly regarded specialist SEN school in Southampton is seeking a proactive, empathetic, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives. Previous SEN experience is valued but not essential, full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide both academic and emotional support to pupils with SEN in 1:1 and small-group settings.

• Assist in delivering personalised learning plans and implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that encourages pupil engagement and independence.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other school professionals to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.

• Support pupils with personal care and mobility needs in line with school policies and training.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people (particularly within education or SEN settings) is advantageous.

• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach when supporting pupils with a range of needs.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.

• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including SEN-focused CPD.

What Teaching Personnel Offers You

• A competitive hourly rate of £13.75, paid weekly via PAYE.

• Your own dedicated consultant providing ongoing advice, support, and placement guidance.

• Access to a range of free and subsidised training courses, including Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Safeguarding, and more.

• Fantastic opportunities for long-term roles and professional growth within SEN education.

• Flexible working options to fit around your lifestyle, plus guaranteed work schemes for added security.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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